| Words and Their Meaning Contributor(s): Jackson, Howard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0582291542 ISBN-13: 9780582291546 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $71.27 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1988 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Etymology |
| Dewey: 412 |
| LCCN: 87003070 |
| Series: Learning about Language |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.42" W x 8.48" (0.75 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this book, the development of the English dictionary is examined, along with the kinds of dictionary available, the range of information they contain, factors affecting their usage, and public attitudes towards them. As well as an descriptive analysis of word meaning, the author considers whether a thematic, thesaurus-like presentation might be more suited than the traditional alphabetical format to the description of words and their meaning. |